This far in, would you say Cassel was the only option for the Chiefs?

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by RedThat

They had no shot at Stafford, or, Matt Ryan from the previous year.

I don't want to open a huge can of worms, but they had a shot at both of these guys. The cost may have been expensive, but a trade up could have happened. IIRC, both the Fish and the Rams were looking for trade down partners leading up to the 2008 draft, and I am not so sure the Falcons would not have moved either if the "price was right". Same for last year. I bet the Lions would have listened if Clark would have offered up a deal to swap spots.

[RedThat]

Originally Posted by Coogs

I don't want to open a huge can of worms, but they had a shot at both of these guys. The cost may have been expensive, but a trade up could have happened. IIRC, both the Fish and the Rams were looking for trade down partners leading up to the 2008 draft, and I am not so sure the Falcons would not have moved either if the "price was right". Same for last year. I bet the Lions would have listened if Clark would have offered up a deal to swap spots.

And I mentioned this before. they could of traded up, but they would of mortgaged their future. So, with a team that is rebuilding, I guess the whole concept was to give up very little value as possible and get the best QB possible (Cassel). He was the most suitable choice given the teams circumstance, situation. Matt Ryan is the best QB though imo.